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    first turkey ever

    I have never hunted turkey before. This season, I was driving down a road and saw a turkey cross. I was thinking it might be like grouse hunting. Was i ever wrong. I had no idea they run like that!
    After 3 encounters, I was finally able to connect on a turkey. Like I said, I have never hunted them before, but I would have to rank it right there with White Tail hunting in difficulty.

    Get it on the ground, that's when the work starts

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    Re: first turkey ever

    Anything can happen when road hunting )
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    I couldnt do it road hunting. damn things are far too spooky and bolt if they see you move!
    Get it on the ground, that's when the work starts

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    That's pretty cool, nice size bird too !!

    Whats the best "general area" to hunt Turkeys in BC..........Okanagan, Kootneys ??? I have no idea but would like to try it some day. I've hunted pretty much every region in BC but have yet to see or here a Turkey lollol, where the hell are they all ??
    Last edited by Sleep Robber; 10-14-2016 at 10:03 AM.
    Leave the gun, grab the cannoli's.

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    Re: first turkey ever

    Nicely done.

    One of my hunting friends and I have been intrigued by the idea of hunting gobblers for a couple of years, but have yet to connect on a trip. I've done some reading on the topic, and it seems like a fool's folly unless one has access to bird territory on a regular basis.

    Getting to know their patterns seems to be high on the list for success.

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    Re: first turkey ever

    I saw them in an area the first few times, and thought I could go after them like grouse. They run very fast and are gone the second you get out. I went to the area I had seen them before and waited, and waited and waited.
    Being only able to harvest one bird per season, I wouldnt spend any money on one of those fancy "turkey" shotguns. I used an old wingmaster I had taken along for grouse/ducks.
    They are a tough bird, even after a devastating head shot, they kick and flap for quite some time. I waited about 15mins before I though I could pick it up with out getting kicked by the spurs.
    Last edited by hoochie; 10-14-2016 at 10:10 AM.
    Get it on the ground, that's when the work starts

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    Re: first turkey ever

    A new turkey gun for you.


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    LOL
    almost need one of those!
    Get it on the ground, that's when the work starts

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    Re: first turkey ever

    GOC has a free draw for it. It is a pump action, And holds fourteen rounds. Looks like fun.

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    Congratulations on your tom.
    I love turkey season !!!
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